Visitor Visas
B-1/B-2 visitor visa and ESTA Visa Waiver Program news. Covers tourist and business visa applications, interview tips, extension requests, and change-of-status procedures for visitors in the United States.
Bhutan Launches Visa Waiver and Crypto Payments for Tourism Boost
Starting July 2025, Bhutan offers visa waivers for select countries and accepts cryptocurrency payments. The Sustainable Development Fee halves to USD 100, enhancing affordability. This modernization targets wellness, adventure tourists,…
UK Travelers Urged to Apply for ESTA Before Potential US Fee Changes
The US ESTA fee for UK travelers remains $21 in 2025, while the UK raised ETA fees to…
Indian Entrepreneur’s Guide to Overcoming B1/B2 Visa Red Flags
The 2025 B1/B2 visa process for Indian entrepreneurs requires a $185 fee, an in-person interview, and proof of…
8 Effective Ways to Prove Ties to Your Home Country for Tourist Visas
U.S. tourist visa approval hinges on proving strong home country ties under section 214(b). Collect family, job, property,…
B-1/B-2 Visa Guide: Six-Month Stays and 2025 Fee Changes
U.S. visitor visa rules have tightened for 2025. Applicants now face a total cost of $435 due to…
8 Essential Documents Required for J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa
To obtain a J-1 visa, applicants must secure Form DS-2019, submit required documents, complete DS-160 and SEVIS fee…
Can a Spouse on B1/B2 Travel to the US with Pending I-130 Petition?
New USCIS updates effective July 10, 2025, raise risks for spouses traveling on B-1/B-2 visas with pending I-130…
British Airways Pushes UK Entry into China’s Visa Waiver Scheme in 2025
China’s visa waiver now covers 55 countries but excludes the UK. British Airways is lobbying for UK inclusion…
Sergeyenko: Over 1.15 Million Europeans Used Belarus Visa Waiver
Europeans can visit Belarus visa-free up to 90 days via a waiver program valid until end of 2025.…
Romanian Citizens Removed from U.S. Visa Waiver Program as of June 2025
Romania was removed from the U.S. Visa Waiver Program on June 1, 2025, because it requires visas for…